CISOs struggling to understand value of security controls data
Many CISOs are grappling with the conundrum of the purpose and value of security controls data in supporting critical business decisions, according to Panaseer. The biggest …
Strategies to overcome cybersecurity misconceptions
Many CISOs may believe their cybersecurity defenses are robust enough to repel any attack, but there are critical misconceptions they may be harboring. In this Help Net …
1Password also affected by Okta Support System breach
Following in the footsteps of BeyondTrust and CloudFlare, 1Password has revealed that it has been affected by the Okta Support System breach. “On September 29, we …
Navigating OT/IT convergence and securing ICS environments
Escalating threats to operational technology (OT) have prompted an increasing number of global enterprises to adopt sophisticated technologies and services to enhance the …
The real impact of the cybersecurity poverty line on small organizations
The financial constraints many smaller organizations face often cast shadows on their ability to fortify defenses. In this Help Net Security interview, Brent Deterding, CISO …
The collaborative power of CISOs, CTOs and CIOs for a secure future
In this Help Net Security interview, Phil Venables, CISO at Google Cloud, discusses the results of a recent Google report on board collaboration with the C-suite — …
One in five CISOs miss out on pay raise
The CISO role was partially shielded from the macroeconomic challenges of 2023, according to a new research from IANS and Artico Search. 20% of CISOs did not receive a raise …
CISOs and board members are finding a common language
86% of CISOs believe generative AI will alleviate skills gaps and talent shortages on the security team, filling labor-intensive and time-consuming security functions and …
Are executives adequately guarding their gadgets?
Today, individual citizens, rather than businesses or governmental bodies, are the main entry points for cyberattacks. However, security solutions haven’t evolved …
The root cause of open-source risk
2023 saw twice as many software supply chain attacks as 2019-2022 combined. Sonatype logged 245,032 malicious packages in 2023. One in eight open-source downloads today poses …
Evolving conversations: Cybersecurity as a business risk
Board members often lack technical expertise and may not fully grasp cyber risks. On the other hand, CISOs are more accustomed to interfacing with IT staff. This is …
CISO’s compass: Mastering tech, inspiring teams, and confronting risk
In this Help Net Security interview, Okey Obudulu, CISO at Skillsoft, talks about the increasing complexity of the CISO role and challenges they face. He discusses the …